International
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UK travellers face further chaos as air traffic glitch grounds flights
Britain’s air traffic system faced a second day of disruption with 177 flights cancelled after a technical fault grounded planes nationwide.
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Thieves steal works worth $10 million from Renoir museum in southern France
Two thieves stole artworks valued at $10 million from the Renoir Museum in southern France, dropping one painting while fleeing.
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Alleged UK fugitive pleads guilty to firearms and immigration charges
UK fugitive Ndodana Tshuma pleads guilty to firearms and immigration charges in a Johannesburg court as extradition for triple murder proceeds.
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Saudi vows response as Houthis hit oil sites in worst attack in years
Iran-backed Houthis fire dozens of missiles at Saudi oil sites, injuring 73 people and forcing temporary shutdowns across southern facilities.
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King Charles labels Harry and Meghan as ‘private citizens’
King Charles says Harry and Meghan cannot be considered working royals after the couple moved back to Britain from America.
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UN adopts new world map making Africa bigger, US smaller
UN General Assembly votes to adopt new world map making Africa appear bigger while shrinking North America and Europe.
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Iran threatens greater force if US launches more attacks
Iran warns of more forceful response to US attacks as both nations exchange fire near Strait of Hormuz amid six-month deadlock.
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Far-right AfD victory puts German chancellor Merz under pressure
Far-right AfD wins 44% in Saxony-Anhalt state election, dealing crushing blow to Chancellor Merz’s CDU with just 18% of vote.
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Egyptian TV presenter sentenced to death for drug trafficking
Cairo court sentences television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 co-defendants to death for running narcotics manufacturing and trafficking operation.
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Prince Harry’s UK return sparks fresh row over who should pay for security
Prince Harry’s arrival in Britain with Meghan and their children has renewed the contentious debate over taxpayer-funded security protection.
